Watersports Events in North West

Warrington Regatta on 25 July delivers an action-packed day of side-by-side rowing on the Mersey, welcoming competitors of all levels.

Ullswater Yacht Club’s annual summer regatta. All-class racing on one of England’s most scenic lakes.

Grand finale of the EPIC Lakes Swim Series. Swim in Windermere at Borrans Park. 750m, 1500m, 3000m or 5000m distances.

Summer edition at Edge Hill University with new aquabike option (400m swim / 21k bike). Highly rated for first-time triathletes.

England’s longest swim — 11 miles end-to-end of Windermere. A bucket-list challenge for serious open water swimmers.

Take to the stunning waters of Lake Windermere for this prestigious rowing regatta, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lake District in September.

Autumn head race on the Weaver at Runcorn. A popular North West time trial for club crews.

The Agecroft Small Boats Head in Manchester is an autumn time trial for scullers and small boat crews. A friendly yet competitive event on one of the North West’s best rowing stretches.

The Dee Autumn Head is a popular end-of-season head race on the River Dee at Chester. A great way to wrap up the rowing year with a competitive time trial on a beautiful stretch of water.

Race along the River Lune in Lancaster at this mid-November head race, a scenic and competitive time trial in the heart of Lancashire.

Head race on the Mersey at Liverpool. A late-season time trial for North West rowing clubs on the famous river.